Kata

Kata

-The meaning of Kata (reasons of Kata training)

(1) The Study of Kumite Techniques
The following three elements of Kata are together with Kumite techniques.
1. variation of techniques
2. inhaling and exhaling of breath 3. shifting of the center of gravity

(2) The Mental Training of Self-Discipline

-About Kata Training

(1) The training starts with Kata of Itosu style. [Basic Kata] Naifanchin, Shodan, Nidan, Sandan

[Hirate Kata] Four basic Kata
(Excerpts from the basic Kata of Karatedo from 1st Dan to 12th Dan authorized by the Karatedo Promotion Association of Okinawa Prefecture in March 1937)
Heian Nidan, Sandan, Shodan, Yondan, Godan, Jitte, Jion, Jiin, Bassaidai, etc.

(2) After learning Kata of Itosu style, the training starts with Kata of Higaon-na style.

[Basic Kata] Sanchin, Tensho
[Hirate Kata] Sehsan, Sehpai, Sehenchin, etc.

After this, train both Kata of Itosu style and Higaon-na style by turns and try to understand and master the characteristics of both styles.

In the meantime, try to learn Karate of Arakaki style, Matsumura style, Tomari-Te, “Kakuho”(White Crane) Kenpo (Chinese martial art), and many old and traditional martial arts of Okinawa that use “Sai” (metal truncheon), “Bou” (cudgel), “Kon” (club) and others. And also try to learn many other martial arts as well.

-About Shuri-Te and Naha-Te

[Styles of Shuri-Te]
Shorin style, Shorin style, Shorin style

[Styles of Naha-Te]Goju style, Uechi style

[Characteristics of Tomari-Te]
It is inscribed on the stone tablet that Tomari-Te was originated by Chang Nan who was born in Shandong Province, China.
Tomari is located between Shuri and Naha. Kata of Tomari-Te is similar to that of Shuri-Te and it includes some techniques that resemble those of Naha-Te.

Kuhsankuh is a representing Kata of Shuri-Te. But in Kata of Chatanyara Kuhsankuh, Mawashi Uke, the technique unique to Naha- Te, are being practiced.

Class Schedule

The Genealogical Tree of Kata of Shitoryu

Itosu style (Shuri-Te)

1. Naifanchin Shodan
2. Naifanchin Nidan
3. Naifanchin Sandan
4. Heian Shodan
5. Heian Nidan
6. Heisan Sandan
7. Heian Yondan
8. Heian Godan
9. Bassaidai
10. Bassaisho
11. Kosokundai
12. Kosokunsho
13. Shiho Kosokun
14. Jitte
15. Jion
16. Jiin
17. Wanshu
18. Shodan
19. Nidan
20. Sandan
21. Chinto
22. Chinte
23. Gojushiho

Higaon-na style (Naha-Te)

1. Sanchin
2. Tensho
3. Seisan
4. Seipai
5. Kururunfa
6. Shisohchin
7. Sanseiru
8. Seienchin
9. Super Rinpei
10. Saifa

Matsumura style

1. Passai
2. Seisan
3. Rohai

Arakaki style

1. Niseishi
2. Unshu
3. Sochin

Kakuhoh (Go Kenki, or Wu Xian Gui)

1. Hafufa
2. Nipaipo
3. Papuren

Matsumora style

1. Wankan
2. Ahnankou

Chatanyara

1. Kusanku

Tomari

1. Passai

Ishimine

1. Passai

Uechi

1. Shinpa

Kenwa Mabuni

1. Myojo
2. Aoyagi
3. Juroku
4. Matsukaze